Carel Adolph Lion Cachet
Dutch, 1864 – 1945
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Carel Adolph Lion Cachet was a Dutch designer, printmaker and ceramist, known for his role in transforming of Dutch decorative arts in the early 20th century.
Born as Carel Adolph Cachet, in 1901 he added "Lion" to his name. From 1880 to 1885 he was educated as teacher for primary school in Amsterdam, and he became an art teacher at various schools in Amsterdam.
Gradually he developed into a decorative art artist. He used batik techniques to design textile, was wood engraver, designed wallpaper, carpets, decorative pottery, furniture, banknotes, posters, was bookbinding designer, and made complete designs for decorating salons in Dutch passenger ships, including for the Netherlands Steamship Company.
Carel Adolph Lion Cachet (Dutch, 1864 – 1945)
Carel Adolph Lion Cachet (Dutch, 1864 – 1945)
Carel Adolph Lion Cachet (Dutch, 1864 – 1945)
